Airtech Advanced Materials Group has announced a strategic partnership with Caracol that marks a significant step forward in the advancement of additive manufacturing capabilities for large-scale industrial applications.
Caracol, founded in 2017 with a vision to redefine the boundaries of the additive manufacturing process, has created a groundbreaking innovation with the HERON AM platform. This modular 3D printing system, designed for large-scale applications, uses polymer and composite pellets and combines hardware, software and automation into a turnkey solution that optimizes flexibility and process control.
“We are excited to collaborate with Caracol to bring our Dahltram resins to their HERON AM platforms,” said Gregory Haye, Director of Additive Manufacturing at Airtech Advanced Materials Group. “This partnership signifies our commitment to driving innovation in additive manufacturing and providing our customers with cutting-edge solutions that meet their evolving needs.”
Dahltram resins, renowned for their outstanding performance and reliability, have been extensively tested for compatibility with HERON AM platforms. Airtech’s range of Dahltram resins is characterized by a unique suitability for different printing platforms, enabling unparalleled production flexibility with end-user material approvals. Successful completion of rigorous testing confirms the longevity of Dahltram® tooling resins over more than 500 autoclave cycles.
“Working with a partner like Airtech on advanced materials is a key step for us in enabling customers to have an end-to-end manufacturing process that guarantees reliability, quality, and efficiency,” says Violetta Nespolo, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer at Caracol. “Our end goal is always delivering the highest quality standards and results on our clients’ applications, and we believe that we can drive this only by collaborating with the best partners across the value chain.”
The partnership not only promotes innovation in the field of additive manufacturing, but also contributes to sustainability initiatives, particularly through the introduction of recycled thermoplastic polymer resins. One example of this is the Dahltram® T-100GF, which promotes the use of recycled materials in large-format 3D printing.
A product of this collaboration will be showcased at JEC World 2024, where a composite tool 3D printed with Dahltram resins will be on display at the Airtech booth and live 3D printing demonstrations on the HERON AM platform at the Caracol booth. This partnership strengthens manufacturers’ ability to achieve their production goals efficiently and sustainably.
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